International Hospitality

Description:

Our goal is to 1)provide opportunities to better understand other international cultures and 2) make immigrants feel welcome and comfortable in our parish and our community by offering social and educational opportunities. Our ministry provides English help for school children and adults with limited English, helps in citizenship preparation, and provides links and transportation to other services as needed..

Time:

For 2 to 3 months (March thru October), volunteer 2 to 3 hours per week. Contact John Tucker for more information

Kairos Prison Ministry

Description:

Kairos is an ecumenical Christian ministry designed for use in men’s and women’s correctional institutions. The purpose of Kairos is to help build and nurture a strong Christian community among the residents of these institutions. In addition to an “around the clock” prayer vigil during each Kairos weekend, thousands of “home baked” cookies are distributed, as a demonstration of God’s unconditional love for each of us, as well as the support of their outside Christian community.

Time:

Occasional cookie baking, one hour prayer.

People needed:

Unlimited – volunteers, cookie bakers, prayer warriors

Little Dresses of Love

Description:

Our mission is to use our creative talents for the good of others in needy areas and increase awareness of the needs of our international brothers and sisters in Christ. This project allows members to work at home at their own pace to sew simple little sundresses. Members meet occasionally for group workshops to share ideas, prepare kits, and socialize. Non sewers can help iron, cut and package kits. Workshop days are optional. Kits which include all needed supplies to complete a little dress are available.

Time:

On your own - you can help by making one dress or as many as you like.

Respect Life Ministry

Description:

PThe purpose of Respect Life Ministry is to promote a greater respect for the sanctity of human life and to represent the essence of Catholic teaching that all life is sacred and precious to God at every stage from conception to natural death. The Respect Life Ministry seeks to open hearts and minds through education, service, advocacy and prayer, helping people to choose life and give hope.

Time:

Varies according to events and activities.

People needed:

Unlimited

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Description:

Provide shawls slippers, scarves, and gloves for those in need. Each stitch is made with a prayer for the recipient in hope of wrapping them in comfort. Don’t know how to crochet or knit? Someone in the ministry will teach you.

Time:

Varies depending on pattern. Ministry meets the 2nd and last Tuesday afternoons and Wednesday evenings of the month, and the last Saturday of the month. You may attend one or any of the meetings.

People needed:

Unlimited

Social Concerns / Social Justice

Description:

Our ministry members work on projects embodying Catholic Social Teaching through education/awareness, charity/ outreach, advocacy, organizing & development, and solidarity. Some examples of current projects include: education/awareness on current social justice topics through guest homilists/speakers and parish-wide projects; Operation Rice Bowl; immigrant hospitality/English tutoring; serving lunch once per month to a need adult population(Bryden House); environmental activities such as Adopt-A-Highway.

Time:

Meet approximately every 5-6 weeks; time outside meetings varies according to time of year and interest.

St. James the Less Food Pantry Collection

Assist with the delivery of collected items to the St. James the Less Food Pantry on Oakland Park Avenue.

Time:

Approximately three hours per month on the second Sunday of the month. Two teams of two individuals are assigned on a rotating, monthly basis.

People needed:

Unlimited. Currently in need of several individuals to serve as subs in case regular volunteers are unavailable.

St. James the Less Food Pantry Assistance

Description:

Work directly at the Food Pantry at St. James the Less Church. This ministry currently stocks the pantry once a week. This helps the Pantry staff to efficiently serve their customers as well as helps in inventory and ordering. Some light lifting is involved.

Time:

Mondays from 11:30 – 1:00 p.m. (summer hours earlier)

People needed:

Unlimited – Currently in need of several individuals to serve as subs in case regular volunteers are unavailable.